On “Story”, Ibadan-born singer LYRXX takes us into deeply personal territory, drawing on the grief, growth and emotional truth that have shaped his rise from his debut in 2025.
LYRXX is not your typical Afropop act. He blends Apala, Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop influences with a lyrical precision that sets him apart from artists simply chasing the biggest trending sound. So “Story” sits in that richer space where the writing carries the record rather than the production. The emotion is direct and unfiltered throughout.
The record draws from real life – loss, the lessons left behind by people who were genuine with him, and the clarity that comes from genuinely understanding how people move. But LYRXX does not make it heavy. He frames it as gratitude rather than grief. That shift in perspective is what separates a record about pain from a record about growth. And “Story” clearly belongs in the second category.
His Ibadan roots also give the writing a flavour that Lagos-centric Afropop rarely carries. Because Ibadan has its own proud musical tradition – one rooted in oral storytelling and emotional depth – and LYRXX taps into that heritage naturally rather than consciously. The cultural texture feels lived-in.
Since “Balenciaga” launched his profile and “OAU Fine Girl” built real momentum, every LYRXX release confirms he is building something with actual staying power. “Story” is the most emotionally honest record in that run yet.
Find “Story” on your streaming platform of choice and listen properly – this one deserves your full attention.
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